CVE-2026-16444

Improper neutralization of path traversal sequences in TeamViewer Desktop Clients prior Version 15.81.5 allows an authenticated remote session participant to write files to unintended locations on the local file system via file transfer or virtual file clipboard mechanisms. An attacker can leverage this behavior to achieve arbitrary file write and potentially execute code with the privileges of the affected user.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.teamviewer.com/de/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2026-1008/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-26 10:16

Updated : 2026-09-01 20:50

NVD link : CVE-2026-16444

Mitre link : CVE-2026-16444

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16444

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-73

External Control of File Name or Path

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